Gonzalo Higuain is putting the finishing touches on his agreement with Arsenal, and is just waiting for Real Madrid to accept the Gunners’ offer, according to reports.

Spanish newspaper Marca claim the Argentinean striker has all-but signed off on terms to join Arsene Wenger’s side, but must now wait for the two sides to come to an agreement over a fee.

Real are holding out for an offer in excess of £25.5million, and with Arsenal prepared to go closer to the asking price than Juventus – who recently signed Carlos Tevez, it seems to only be a matter of time before Higuain makes his move to the Emirates.

The Higuain camp are hoping Real will accept a lower offer on account of his seven years of service at the Bernabeu, but president Florentino Perez feels the striker’s record of 107 goals in 187 games is exactly the reason why he can hold out for a top price.